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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.68 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.68 and 167.34 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.68 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.68 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.68 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 68,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890.53/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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